KTM dealerships are unofficially accepting bookings for the upcoming 250 Journey that’s scheduled to go on sale subsequent week, whereas deliveries will start as early as the top of October.
View ImagesThe upcoming KTM 250 Journey will likely be offered in two colors – orange and black
KTM India is all set to introduce the 250 Journey as early as subsequent week. Whereas the corporate is tight-lipped in regards to the upcoming providing, KTM dealerships have already began accepting bookings for the quarter-litre journey tourer for a token quantity between ₹ 1000-5000, which is refundable. The KTM 250 Journey shares its underpinnings with the bigger 390 Journey that went on sale earlier this yr, however borrows its powertrain from the KTM 250 Duke. It additionally misses out on a characteristic or two, which is able to make the bike extra inexpensive compared to the 390 ADV. The KTM 250 Adventure will likely be supplied in two color choices – orange and black. Deliveries will start by the top of this month, simply in time for the festive season.
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The 250 Journey seems to be similar to the 390 Journey however will get the halogen headlamp as a substitute of a full-LED unit
The KTM 250 Journey was unveiled for the Indonesian market in November 2019, because the 390 Journey made its world debut at EICMA. The bike will get the identical design because the bigger 390, however will sport a halogen headlamp with the LED DRLs as a substitute of a full-LED unit. Curiously, the journey tourer will get the TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity in contrast to the KTM 250 Duke that makes use of the previous LCD unit. Nonetheless, the brand new KTM 250 Journey will miss out on cornering ABS and ride-by-wire that is supplied on the 390 Adventure.
With respect to energy, the 250 Journey will use the acquainted 248 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that develops 30 bhp and 25 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike may even get the long-travel USD forks from the 390 Journey, which stay non-adjustable, whereas the rear will sport a monoshock set-up. Braking efficiency will come from a 320 mm disc upfront and a 230 mm disc on the rear. The bike may even get MRF tyres versus Continentals on the 390 ADV.
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The KTM 250 Journey may even miss out on ride-by-wire and cornering ABS over the 390 ADV
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There is no phrase on the pricing simply but, however the KTM 250 Journey is anticipated to be priced round ₹ 2.40-2.50 lakh. It will make it considerably cheaper than the bigger 390 Journey that retails at ₹ three.03 lakh. The bike may even compete extra aggressively towards the recently-updated BMW G 310 GS BS6 that’s priced at ₹ 2.85 lakh (all costs, ex-showroom India). The 250 ADV will compete towards the Royal Enfield Himalayan as properly within the section.
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